How far is Pine Ridge, SC from North Charleston, SC?

The driving distance from Pine Ridge, SC to North Charleston, SC is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107 miles (172.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.36 mi
02h 18m
Flight
106.99 mi
172.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.99 mi
Kilometers
172.18 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.36 mi
Kilometers
225.89 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Charleston
Sun, May 3, 11:51 AM EDT
Return by in Pine Ridge
Sun, May 3, 2:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Ridge
2026-05-03T09:33
Arrive North Charleston
Sun, May 3, 11:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Ridge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Summerton
SC

City in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Pine Ridge
71.7 mi
01h 09m
To North Charleston
68.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Pine Ridge Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
42°F
Overnight
Using Hartsville as the closest live forecast in the Darlington County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Ridge and North Charleston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Ridge and North Charleston.

  1. 1

    Start on West Old Camden Road

    32 m · 8 sec · West Old Camden Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Bobo Newsome Highway

    6.7 mi · 11 min · West Bobo Newsome Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South 5th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Oates Highway

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Oates Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on North Brockington Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Brockington Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Smith Street

    996 ft · 19 sec · East Smith Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Honda Street

    885 ft · 18 sec · Honda Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Honda Way

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Honda Way

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    2005 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East: Charleston

    1806 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    46.7 mi · 52 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 642: Dorchester Road

    1270 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dorchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Dorchester Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1501 ft · 29 sec · Rivers Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rivers Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Ridge and North Charleston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Honda Way
69.7 mi · 50%
I 26 East
47 mi · 34%
Oates Highway
13.5 mi · 10%
West Bobo Newsome Highway
6.73 mi · 5%
South 5th Street
2.7 mi · 2%
North Brockington Street
2.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Honda Way

Merge slight left

67.4 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
107 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summerton
01h 09m from Pine Ridge
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Pine Ridge and Patchy Fog near North Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Ridge to North Charleston?

The road trip is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Summerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.7 miles from Pine Ridge and 68.7 miles from North Charleston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 107 miles (172.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Pine Ridge and Patchy Fog near North Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Summerton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Summerton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Summerton.

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Kingstree

49 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Camden

75 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Ridge and North Charleston. Straight-line distance: 106.99 mi (172.18 km).

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#1 Pine Ridge

Town in South Carolina

Population2,419
Coordinates34.3951500, -80.1628500
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
North Charleston

#2 North Charleston

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Population118,752
Coordinates32.8546200, -79.9748100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Old Camden Road (-80.162827, 34.395123)
End: US 52 (-79.97488, 32.854524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.75 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.21
9.9 gal · 37.5 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.61 $39.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.92 $43.85
Premium $4.78 $23.65 $47.30
Diesel $5.62 $27.84 $55.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Ridge and North Charleston. The current time is 09:33:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.